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As blood runs short, Red Cross seeks donors
BY AL CROSS KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS Responding to a potentially dangerous shortage of blood, Gov. Andy Beshear and his wife set an example Feb. 12 by donating blood in the state Capitol and hosting a blood drive in the Capitol Education Center. First Lady Britainy Beshear said before they donated that the number of blood…
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Respiratory illness in Kentucky resurged in the week ended Feb. 10
BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS After weeks of overall decline, three major respiratory illnesses increased in Kentucky during the week ended Feb. 10, with children between the ages of 5 and 17 getting hit hard by influenza. The Kentucky Department for Public Health’s weekly report says flu and COVID-19 activity is elevated and increasing…
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Spring Wildfire Hazard Season is here
The Spring Wildfire Hazard Season started Feb. 15 and runs until April 30 in all Kentucky counties. State law prohibits burning between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. in or within 150 feet of any woodland or brushland. The National Integrated Drought Monitor System shows 22% of Kentucky is still abnormally dry, mostly…
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Mollett signs with University of Pikeville Cheerleader program
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Kennadi Mollett, a standout athlete at Martin County High School, officially signed with Coach Jeannie Stone and the University of Pikeville Cheerleader program in a ceremony Thursday in the MCHS Auditorium. A dual-sport athlete, Mollett has excelled as a varsity cheerleader for two years and a basketball player for four…
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BSCTC has over $200K available in scholarship funding
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community and Technical College has over $200,000 available in scholarship funding and invites students to apply now. Madison Taylor is an example of the impact of scholarships. She is a first-year student enrolled in the dental hygiene program at the Mayor campus of BSCTC and has been honored as a recipient…
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Residents blessed with gifts, singing and devotionals
Martin County Health Care Facility residents received blessings Friday. Debe Polich of Haven of Rest and Casey Carver of Inez First Baptist Church joined forces to bring gift bags, singing and devotionals to the facility on Turkey Creek Road.
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Italiano Festival returns to benefit Facing Hunger Foodbank
CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. — Facing Hunger Foodbank announced the return of the Italiano Festival in 2024 after a 4-year hiatus. The event will be held on Fourth Avenue in Downtown Huntington and is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 17. Organizers say the foodbank is already hard at work lining up the performers and is excited…
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Inez Elementary announces January Students of the Month
INEZ — Principal Amanda Fields, teachers and staff recently announced the January Students of the Month at Inez Elementary School. Star students include: Braxton Noble, Kindergarten, Mrs. Becky Cain. Jaxson May, Kindergarten, Mrs. Sara Moore. Asia Moore, First Grade, Ms. Robynn Haney. Woodley Mullins, First Grade, Ms. Krista Wheeler. Alanna Maynard, Second Grade, Mrs. Della…
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East Kentucky Leadership Conference seeking nominations for the 2024 annual awards
East Kentucky is full of people who look out for others and step up to support their communities. The East Kentucky Leadership Foundation each year honors leaders throughout eastern Kentucky counties who find ways to make a difference. The organization is now seeking nominations for the 2024 annual awards to be hosted by the City…
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MCHS Band of Pride seniors recognized
INEZ — Martin County High School Band of Pride seniors were recognized before the Cardinals vs. Knott County game Thursday as part of “Senior Night.” Senior band members are Beth Smith, Victoria Lackey and Anna Ward.
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